Dusky Eagle-Owl
Ketupa coromanda
The Dusky Eagle-Owl (Ketupa coromanda) is a rare owl found in 5 countries. The dusky eagle-owl is an owl species in the family Strigidae that is widespread in South and Southeast Asia.
About the Dusky Eagle-Owl
The dusky eagle-owl is an owl species in the family Strigidae that is widespread in South and Southeast Asia. The type specimen used to describe the species was collected on the Coromandel Coast, which was used for the specific epithet. It is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. The species's extent of occurrence is estimated at 9,250,000 km2 (3,570,000 sq mi). However, volunteer generated databases such as eBird.org suggest that the available extent of occurrence is a vast over-estimate.
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How to identify it
The dusky eagle-owl is a large greyish-brown owl with prominent ear tufts. Its underparts are greyish white with some dark brown streaks, and its dark brown wings have some whitish streaks. K. c. klossii is similar to the nominate subspecies but much darker and with no obvious whitish markings on wings and scapulars. Wings are 380–435 mm, and tail is 187–224 mm.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, October, November, December, with peak activity in February. It is a winter visitor species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Dusky Eagle-Owl?
- The dusky eagle-owl is a large greyish-brown owl with prominent ear tufts. Full identification notes are on this page.
- Where can you see a Dusky Eagle-Owl?
- The Dusky Eagle-Owl occurs in 5 countries, including India, Malaysia, Thailand, Nepal and Bangladesh.
- What birds look similar to a Dusky Eagle-Owl?
- The Dusky Eagle-Owl is most easily confused with the Spot-bellied Eagle-Owl, the Barred Eagle-Owl and the Tawny Fish Owl.
- Is the Dusky Eagle-Owl endangered?
- The Dusky Eagle-Owl is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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